Extra in The Ordinary

I'm going to use my blog today to make my last few comments to the Bible class participants who were kind enough to listen to me and my friend, Robin for the last 13 weeks. Today for the last class we had really good participation, so we didn't get to make final comments. Dear Women Of God, The last 13 weeks have been so humbling! I thank God for the many moments where I prepared one lesson, and after praying "His will" over my thoughts, another lesson was delivered due to VERY insightful comments and stories from the class. Nancy's comments about courage, and her story about adoption, will stand out in my mind forever as the most noble and wise. Thank you, Nancy, for sharing. When Robin asked me to help with the class I was a little baffled why. I have only in the last few years really started to dive deep into God's word, as I feel like I should have many years ago. My fear was- "someone is going to figure me out!". But, for every lesson that...

Recently I had a mommy moment that was out of the ordinary for me. My 8 year old daughter, IPK, said something entertaining yet ridiculous, and I happened to have something of substance to say in response to her. To God be the glory for that. Ok, so we are pulling into Walmart (not my favorite moment of the week), and Bella is telling me about a new thing at school. I'm trying to hear her and really pay attention, but I must admit, I was barely listening as I'm trying to find a parking space. Her enthusiasm built, and she finally caught my ear.... " Mom , every one at school has a Ferbie Boom. It's so cool. It talks to you and dances and it's TIE-DYE. Everyone has one and it's just awesome." I hear her say this, and I'm not excited. I'll need to tell her something along the lines of "That's ridiculous and you aren't getting one", but I'll be careful to try to say it in a kind way...I said I'd TRY.  Then she says ...